“Maliwanag naman, in terms of elected officials, it is the Comelec that will proclaim. Appointed officials, whoever is the appointing authority will be the one to determine who is the actual officer to proclaim and appointed to that position. So kahit na manumpa ang iba, that doesn’t change matters,” ani Marcos.

“This proposal has been taken up by the nat’l exec. board if the nat’l Liga ng mga Brgy, and they are all out in favor in this proposed bill amendments that will empower their membership in the local community na hindi na po sila mapipilayan and earn some sort of respect,” pahayag naman ni Atty. Carlos Abesamis, pinuno ng Legal Department ng Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas.

“By empowering the Punong Barangay to administer oaths is an affirmation and recognition of its critical role in our society. Aside from carrying out government programs and projects in the Barangay level, the Punong Barangay also serves as the leader and a source of legitimacy by its constituents,” pahayag pa ni Senador Aquino.